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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.56, 38,706.37 and 15,300.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.56, 38,706.37 and 15,300.95 is: 21,115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.56 : 38,706.37 = 15,300.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.56/38,706.37 = 15,300.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.56x = 38,706.37 × 15,300.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.56x = 592,244,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,244,290.57/28,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.71

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